Nitro Trailer Help

[Paul Cassel]

I have a '93 Nitro 180FS that rides on a Trailstar trailer

I've been looking for replacement retaining washers for the wheel bearing assembly. The outside of these washers folds up against the sides of the nut to lock it on.





These washers changed design sometime after '93 and the present ones don't work on a '93.





I've written Bass Pro and they refer me to their dealers. The dealers don't give a hoot as the part is less than a buck but I can't get the proper part. I've ordered them from local dealers and the wrong one shows up. I've had relatives go to get them at dealers in their areas and they're not in stock. I've had the closest dealer in our area "going to order them" for two years and he now no longer has the franchise.





This has been going on for over two years now and I don't believe I can limp along any longer with the present washers.





Does anyone out there know where I can get what I need? I really need some help.

 

[Staci Matheis]

You should be able to find them at any sizable auto parts store. Bring in the bearing so you can get the number from it.



Places like AutoZone may not be the best - they generally only work with the fastest moving items and their employees are not usually adept at cross-referencing. Go to an independent or franchised store such as a CarQuest or Pronto.



A bearing supply warehouse would also be a good spot .



me!

 

[Larry Campbell]

You might www.try championtralers.com. Below is a link to their axle parts and accesories page. If they do not show what you need there, you might email or call them. They are very knowledgable and helpful.



Larry
http://www.championtrailers.com/spdlubax.html#hubaccessories

 

[Ken Sabin]

Also try NAPA. Ive heard they have a lot stuff like that.

 

[Staci Matheis]

Good suggestion, Ken. NAPA does a lot of commercial fleet business; this would be right up their ally. If they don't have it in the store, they have an excellent warehouse system serving them.